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City Parking bribes journalists to evade scrutiny
City Parking has extended free parking services to state media (Herald, Sunday Mail, H-Metro and Zimbabwe Television Network) and a journalist from an online p...Published: 20 Dec 2024 at 11:58hrs | 1033 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Suspected car thief appears in court for stealing 2 vehicles
A 45-year-old man, Sean Manakira, has appeared in court on allegations of stealing two vehicles. Manakira, who faces charges of theft of trust property, was granted US$300 bail by a Harare magistrate....Published: 07 Dec 2024 at 10:35hrs | 829 | by Staff reporter
City of Harare 'employee' up for US$92,000 fraud
A 47-year-old man, James Bleya, appeared before Harare Magistrate Appollonia Marutya on fraud charges after allegedly defrauding a local company director of US$92,000 in a bogus land transaction....Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 06:50hrs | 234 | by Staff reporter
Lawyer in court for US$180,000 fraud
A prominent Harare lawyer, Emmanuel Makanyera Mukwewa, has been charged with fraud following a botched land deal that allegedly cost an unsuspecting buyer US$180,000.Mukwewa, a senior partner ...Published: 28 Nov 2024 at 06:50hrs | 1607 | by Staff reporter
Harare Poly students resort to prostitution, drug trafficking
In their tireless efforts to settle school fees arrears and sit for their forthcoming end-of-term examination, several students from Harare Polytechnic College have resorted to prostitution and drug t...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 21:05hrs | 1948 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Zimra 'agent' arrested
A 28-year-old Harare woman, Faith Mukaro, appeared in court on Tuesday, charged with fraud after allegedly misrepresenting herself as a Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) agent and swindling a fellow ...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 09:51hrs | 737 | by Staff reporter
Evasive Zanu-PF's crook MP sued by chief election agent
Zanu-PF legislator for Chipinge Central, Raymond Machingura, has been sued by his chief election agent after failing to reimburse over US$1,400 in cash, plus a Nissan NP300 bakkie, as payment for elec...Published: 11 Oct 2024 at 20:19hrs | 1256 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe in Chipinge
Council boss in witchcraft storm
Masvingo Town Clerk Edward Mukaratirwa has reportedly declined to occupy his designated office, citing fears that the furniture is bewitched. This unusual claim comes shortly after he returned to work...Published: 06 Oct 2024 at 10:13hrs | 635 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe era farm grab victims to make way for Mnangagwa's wife
In a distressing echo of past land disputes, villagers residing at Arnold Farm, commonly known as Manzou, are reportedly facing pressures to vacate their homes to make way for First Lady Auxilia Mnang...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 13:40hrs | 2227 | by Staff reporter
Tracing debtors can be a headache unless done by professionals
Tracing people who owe them money can be a headache for many organisations, including small enterprises. The money may never be recovered simply because the person owing the money becomes evasive and ...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 11:24hrs | 225 | by Agencies
Mnangagwa snubs bogus Chief Chivero; withhold Isuzu
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's non-committal to handover Isuzu double cab vehicle to the allegedly fraudulent Chief Chivero has been welcomed by several communities and Mashonaland West provincial chi...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 11:13hrs | 3121 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Chiwenga defrauders case takes new twist
A Harare couple accused of defrauding Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga's wife, Miniyothabo, of nearly US$1 million in a botched construction deal allegedly used the same fraudulent scheme in seven ...Published: 10 Sep 2024 at 07:26hrs | 2645 | by Staff reporter
5 hired hitmen back in the dock
The trial of five alleged hitmen accused of plotting to murder prominent businessman Oliver Tendai Chipindu is scheduled to continue this Friday, with the State presenting evidence from the second wit...Published: 26 Aug 2024 at 08:08hrs | 1000 | by Staff reporter
Blacklisted company dragged to court over proceeds
Melomack Holdings, recently blacklisted by the government for inflating tender figures, is now facing legal action from its partners, Hutire Construction and Hasmo Global (Pvt) Ltd, for failing to dis...Published: 06 Aug 2024 at 11:16hrs | 746 | by Staff reporter
SA-based miner loses R440,000 to fraudster
A South Africa-based mining company, Davure Mining, was defrauded of R440,000 by a suspected fraudster while attempting to acquire a motor vehicle. Harare magistrate Stranley Mambanje remanded the acc...Published: 06 Jul 2024 at 11:44hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Policeman loses US$5 700 to Be Forward agent
A BE FORWARD agent based in Harare, Forget Mguza, has been taken to court for allegedly defrauding a police officer of US$5,700 under the pretense of helping him import a car. The incident occ...Published: 02 Jul 2024 at 10:35hrs | 83 | by Staff reporter
Woman sells house, refuses to vacate
A woman from Harare's Kuwadzana high-density suburb has been sentenced to six months in jail for contempt of court after she refused to vacate a house she sold.Judith Musamadiya sold her house...Published: 12 Jun 2024 at 06:48hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF minister sucked into vehicle scandal
Mashonaland Central Provincial Affairs and Devolution Minister, Christopher Magomo, is facing allegations of involvement in a scandal concerning executives at Mvurwi Town Council, according to reports...Published: 30 May 2024 at 08:45hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Ex-Zipra war vet gets ZiG200 funeral payout
A former Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army (Zipra) veteran based in Bulawayo, who participated in the liberation struggle, has accused a prominent insurance broker of offering inadequate funeral pa...Published: 19 May 2024 at 12:38hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Council boss blows thousands on bling
Chiredzi Council, which is struggling to deliver standard services to its 300 000plus residents, is in the eye of a storm following revelations that the local authority could be pampering its executiv...Published: 16 Apr 2024 at 17:56hrs | 92 | by Staff reporter
UK Certificate of Sponsorship agent up for fraud
A SUSPECTED bogus United Kingdom Certificate of Sponsorship agent was yesterday dragged to the Harare Magistrates' Courts for allegedly defrauding a client of US$5 100 after promising to facilitate th...Published: 09 Apr 2024 at 06:21hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Bogus Zimra officer in court
A HARARE man was duped by a bogus Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) official that he had engaged to facilitate payment of duty for his car from south Africa.Thomas Mangeren (40) appeared befo...Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 10:13hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
SA-based suspected hit men seek bail
THE five suspected hit men based in South Africa who were allegedly hired to kill a local businessman who was seeking to recover his money yesterday made an application for bail when they appeared bef...Published: 03 Apr 2024 at 06:05hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa allies stampede for Blue movement positions
Politicians aligned to former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) opposition leader Nelson Chamisa are said to be jostling for positions in their yet-to-be unveiled movement as efforts are being made ...Published: 31 Mar 2024 at 15:22hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
ZUDAC affiliates extort passengers, corrupt
THE Zimbabwe Union of Drivers and Conductors (ZUDAC), including its affiliates, have been fingered in an extortion scandal and being accomplices in abusing commuting passengers, an investigation expos...Published: 20 Mar 2024 at 21:07hrs | 7 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Pastor in court for theft
A SELF-CONFESSED pastor on Friday appeared before Harare magistrate Apollonia Marutya facing three counts of theft of trust property valued at US$9 300.Albert Muremo (50) denied the allegation...Published: 26 Feb 2024 at 04:52hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zim teachers frog-marched to administer iron and folate supplements, Govt evasive
School teachers in Highglen District have raised red flag over alleged compulsory administration of iron and folate supplements amongst learners in schools without the presents of health officials or ...Published: 21 Feb 2024 at 08:18hrs | 10 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Estate agent in trouble over fraud
A 47-year-old woman who deals in housing stands selling from Emakhandeni in Bulawayo has appeared in court facing a charge of fraud.Sithini Moyo was not asked to plead when she appeared before...Published: 20 Feb 2024 at 14:56hrs | 24 | by Stephen Jakes
The Role of Autonomous Vehicles in the Future of Car Hire Services
The car rental industry stands at the crossroads of innovation and transformation. As we navigate the current landscape, characterized by traditional rental models and evolving customer preferences, a...Published: 20 Feb 2024 at 10:56hrs | 18 | by Staff Reporter
US$100,000 fraud couple on the run
A BULAWAYO couple that allegedly defrauded residents for 12 months, raking in over US$100 000 in proceeds, is on the run after violating their bail conditions.Melusi Ndlovu and his wife, Gwend...Published: 06 Feb 2024 at 04:35hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
CCC party offices in Bulawayo are being repainted with the colour blue
The Citizen for Coalition Change party offices in Bulawayo are being repainted with the colour blue.It is now clear that former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader, Nelson Chamisa, “plans...Published: 30 Jan 2024 at 08:56hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Aspiring Zimbabwean nurses lose US$8,000 to bogus employment agencies
Eight aspiring nurses were allegedly conned of over US$8,000 by bogus employment agencies they engaged to assist them with securing vacancies at Sally Mugabe Hospital, a Harare court heard Tuesday....Published: 24 Jan 2024 at 19:29hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Biti's assault trial finally comes to an end
Tendai Biti's four-year-long assault trial has finally come to an end with Harare magistrate Mrs Vongai Guwuriro expected to deliver judgement on February 15.This came after Biti completed his...Published: 22 Jan 2024 at 04:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa gives up on CCC name?
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) leader, Nelson Chamisa, "plans" to adopt a new party name amid indications that he is losing grip on the opposition movement.Chamisa's CCC was thrown into c...Published: 18 Jan 2024 at 17:51hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
£33 000 lost in botched car import deal
A HARARE man lost £33 470 to a car dealer whom he had engaged to import three vehicles to Zimbabwe.Vitalis Munemo, a car dealer at MCV Car Sales, appeared before Harare magistrate Denni...Published: 16 Jan 2024 at 04:39hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Bogus lawyer up for US$43 000 fraud
A BOGUS lawyer appeared in court yesterday for allegedly swindling his client of US$43 000.Denford Jaricha (35) is facing two counts of theft of trust property and one count of practicing as a...Published: 16 Jan 2024 at 04:39hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe genocide survivors demand justice as hearings commence
It is now close to four decades since the end of Gukurahundi massacres in Matabeleland and Midlands, but survivors and their relatives are still to find closure as the government continues to dither o...Published: 15 Jan 2024 at 05:23hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's govt won't tell lies
Nelson Chamisa, the leader of the opposition party Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) in Zimbabwe, has expressed his commitment to a government founded on truth. He emphasised that under his leadersh...Published: 07 Jan 2024 at 17:33hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Tragic Church Event: Nine Injured, Including Six Juveniles, in Kamativi Road Accident
Nine individuals, including six juveniles, sustained serious injuries in an accident near Kamativi in Matabeleland North, as they were en route to a church meeting. The incident, confirmed by the poli...Published: 17 Dec 2023 at 14:11hrs | 4 | by Peter Matuka
Real estate agent arrested for US$16k fraud
A real estate agent appeared before Harare magistrate Ethel Chichera facing fraud charges amounting to US$16 670.Godwin Khulame (29) was remanded in custody to December 14 for bail ruling....Published: 12 Dec 2023 at 06:04hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter
Former Zanu-PF MP up for fraud
FORMER Kambuzuma Member of Parliament Tinashe Maduza of Zanu-PF appeared before magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa on Friday facing fraud charges.Maduza (35) and his accomplice Rasta Phiri (48) were...Published: 10 Dec 2023 at 18:21hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga to testify against ex-wife on December 7
Vice-President Constantino is expected at the Harare Magistrates Court to testify in the ongoing trial of his ex-wife Marry Mubaiwa's attempted murder case.Prosecutor Lancelot Mutsokoti told t...Published: 28 Nov 2023 at 05:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimborders fires cashiers over fraud
ABOUT 10 cashiers have either been fired or suspended from Zimborders Consortium offices in Beitbridge on allegations of fraud after they reportedly collected cash in foreign exchange using local bank...Published: 28 Nov 2023 at 05:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
SADC and AU must resolve the Zimbabwean saga
The curtain has closed down and we are back again to those days where people are mentally and spiritually tortured by this other circulation of a disputed election.Emmerson Mnangagwa was decla...Published: 30 Aug 2023 at 23:39hrs | | by Leonard Koni
Zanu-PF cries foul
PARLIAMENTARY candidates for the Masvingo Urban constituency are crying foul over the illegal defacing of their campaign posters ahead of the crucial August 23 plebiscite.Three candidates; cur...Published: 04 Aug 2023 at 06:44hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Car dealer conned US$80k in another Ponzi scheme
A BORROWDALE-BASED car dealer reportedly lost US$80 000 to a con-artist operating a Ponzi scheme disguised as Homelife Furniture and Electrical Appliances Company.Emmanuel Chikweza, who is bei...Published: 19 Jul 2023 at 06:42hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zhakata arrested
A Chitungwiza man faces fraud charges for allegedly conning a home seeker out of $20,000 by selling him a stand that belonged to someone else.Tendai Desmond Zhakata, 43, appeared in court this...Published: 01 Jul 2023 at 17:04hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Storm over Black Elisha's one-on-one charges
DOES the Christian community believe that divine blessings are monetary, or if you don't have money God won't be able to teach or heal you through his prophet?These are just some of the questi...Published: 30 Jun 2023 at 14:42hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Money changers defraud man of $23 million
A Harare man recently lost $23 million to money changers who had promised to give him US$14 000 cash in exchange for making two transactions to different bank accounts.Justice Mahuni who appea...Published: 06 Jun 2023 at 06:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo couple arrested for fraud
A COUPLE from Sunninghill suburb in Bulawayo that was recently arrested, before appearing in court facing charges of fraud and was later granted bail has been re-arrested facing fresh charges....Published: 10 May 2023 at 19:25hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
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